Interesting news in the middle of the night: Apple andHTC have announced they've settled all their patent disputes, bringing an end to all running lawsuits between the two companies. The companies signed a ten-year cross-licensing deal. Considering Apple's legal assault on Android hasn't been going particularly well, this really shouldn't come as a surprise.

Two years ago Apple had a little less than 3% of worldwide mobile phone sales. Now they have a little less than 7% of worldwide mobile phone sales. In other words, Apple's share has grown by more than 100%.

Two years ago Apple had a little less than 3% of worldwide mobile phone sales. Now they have a little less than 7% of worldwide mobile phone sales. In other words, Apple's share has grown by more than 100%.

Two years ago Apple had a little less than 3% of worldwide mobile phone sales. Now they have a little less than 7% of worldwide mobile phone sales. In other words, Apple's share has grown by more than 100%.